Chanakya

According to legendary narratives, preserved in various traditions dating from the 4th to 11th century CE, Chanakya was a Brahmin who assisted the first Mauryan emperor Chandragupta in his rise to power and the establishment of the Maurya Empire. According to these narratives, Chanakya served as the chief advisor and Prime Minister of the both emperors Chandragupta Maurya and his son Bindusara.